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** [[media:2024-annual.pdf | Map of 2024 Improvements & Gaps]]
** [[media:2024-annual.pdf | Map of 2024 Improvements & Gaps]]
* Recruiting - [[Organization_and_Roles | Fill vacant positions(click for details)]]
* Recruiting - [[Organization_and_Roles | Fill vacant positions(click for details)]]
** CNV Liaisons
** Events coordinator
** Events coordinator
** More details and roles on [https://bikehub.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=568c548a9a0e8b12d07bf2a86&id=e31567ec1e&e=5d6a015cb4 see HUB resource page]
** More details and roles on [https://bikehub.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=568c548a9a0e8b12d07bf2a86&id=e31567ec1e&e=5d6a015cb4 see HUB resource page]
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===Events ===
===Events ===
* Need a coordinator/organizer for Events
* Need a coordinator/organizer for Events
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* Had booths at Shipyards Festival (Sep 20th) & Fall Go By Bike Week
** Thanks Duncan, Peter & Paul.

* '''DRT - Cargo Bike Race 2025''', Emergency Management Drill - Volunteers to organize needed. Roland Schigas is contact. Duncan Wilcock can connect you.
* '''DRT - Cargo Bike Race 2025''', Emergency Management Drill - Volunteers to organize needed. Roland Schigas is contact. Duncan Wilcock can connect you.
https://disasterrelieftrials.com/drtvancouver/
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===City of North Vancouver - Heather+new recruits ===
===City of North Vancouver - Heather+new recruits ===
*'''Meeting with Staff'''
*'''Meeting with Staff'''
** Sep-20: Easton, Rhonda & Don met with Brandon, see updates below
** Next meeting - Early October
** Staffed ask for our opinion on alternatives for steep downhill sections, with multiple cross roads:
*** Cyclist Take the lane {assuming 30-50km zone}
*** Bike lane next to traffic {highly visible to people in cars}
*** Separated bikelanes, at distance from traffic lanes {and parked cars away from intersections}

* '''Casano-Loutet Overpass'''
* '''Casano-Loutet Overpass'''
This project has been on hold due to MOTI review. All projects involving highways must go through MOTI. City Staff have reminded them several times - their issue is staff capacity.
** Stuck waiting for MoTI permits (for over 6 months), start date on hold.

* '''Midtown Connector''' - HUB top priority
* '''Midtown Connector''' - HUB top priority
** The route proposal and presentation to council will happen on November 18 at the regular council meeting. The package describing the route and presentation will be available publicly on Nov 15th. We will read and monitor. Heather has prepared a draft generic letter endorsing the project, but this may change when we get more route information. Our goal is to support the route as best we can so that it might get built.
** Report to Council in November
An interesting wrinkle in the route, which will be suggested as a vehicle-protected lane on 13th to continue the existing route is that any future Bus Rapid Transit line would likely follow the same route. Staff were interested to know our opinion regarding intersection upgrades in particular at Lonsdale and at St. Georges. If they spend a lot of $ on those intersections then the BRT comes along, that route may not be the active transportation corridor any longer. Don reminded staff that the intersections are the most important part of any route to protect because that's where crashes happen.
** We requested that we be able to provide comments on early concepts.
*** Central Lonsdale is a Destination, and not just a busy road to cross.
** Need to work out how best to support staff and council on this.
** covers from Grand Blvd to W 1st, will be done in Phases.


* '''Chesterfield''' - HUB top priority
* '''Chesterfield''' - HUB top priority
**This is the City's next priority route from 13th down to the Quay. The uphill segments are coming together as development takes place. The downhill direction is trickier since there is not room for a protected lane. They may have to suggest a different route altogether for the downhill segment to ensure safety. The uphill bikelane paint is almost completely worn away. When they are repainted, we asked staff if they can move the parking out to protect the bikelane? We asked HUB central for recommendations on the downhills with lots of intersections, like Chesterfield. They did not have any recommendations beyond the BC Active Transportation Design Guidelines. We did find a German document that discusses bike path routing in hilly places. It recommends that if you can't protect the intersections, consider a different route.
** Currently planned after Midtown and Upper levels Greenway.
** Below Keith: Protected bikelanes are being added as properties are redeveloped
*** This could take years, especially downhill. How to advance it?
** Above Keith: Space for bikelane allocated as redeveloped, but not installed for now due to spareness.


* '''Upper Levels Greenway'''
* '''Upper Levels Greenway'''
**MOTI involvement has shifted the focus for this project from the eastern end to the Lonsdale and 25th segment, starting with the crossings at Lonsdale. Working with MOTI takes time : )
** 1st Stage (2024) will focus on Highway crossing at Lonsdale
** Holding ongoing meetings with MoTI
** Scope has been expanded to improving HWY1 crossing, options under consideration:
*** add-on to side of existing overpass
*** road-diet to add bikelane on existing bridge
*** new crossing (perhaps at St Georges?)


* '''Kings Mill Area''' (Spirit Trail & Harbourside Dr)
* '''Kings Mill Area''' (Spirit Trail & Harbourside Dr)
**Discussed the current state (no bikelanes on Harbourside), and W1st as poor detour, Brandon to look into this. Haven't heard back yet.
** Construction will continue for several more years (phase 2 not started yet)
The detours may be in for several more years. We recommend you add wayfinding for cycle bypass of the congested Kings Mill MUP sections (along Harbourside or W1st) when this reopens.
** Utility upgrades under Harbourside will continue for a couple more months.
*** Asked Staff to improve detours and re-establish protected bikeway on Harbourside.


* '''West 3rd - Forbes to Marine Drive'''
* '''West 3rd - Forbes to Marine Drive'''
** We asked if during the repaving project on 3rd if there could be a protected lane installed on the north side. Staff said there is not room to accommodate.
** Asked if they could do a road diet and add protection to the downhill bikelane
*** Brandon said that Vehicle lanes are already at minimum widths


* '''3rd St/Cotton/Lower Level Rd'''
* '''3rd St/Cotton/Lower Level Rd'''
** There is room for a bike lane on the south side, except at bus stop. Would require removing a lot of trees and adding retaining walls
** Extending bike lane protection from 3rd & cotton intersection up to Neptune terminal intersection.
May be majorly impacted by BRT, wait for it to settle CNV primes are Elissa Eliot & Jen Draper
** Deferred until after Midtown connector project gets underway.


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*larger changes are intended at this intersection but dependent on discussions with the Squamish Nation
**Timeline for upgrades is uncertain; CNV is working with the Squamish Nation. Archaeological component to any changes given the site of a former residential school.
***Could be up to 2 years away.


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*As part of the Mobility Strategy, CNV will be looking at zoning bylaw updates regarding new developments and high quality bike storage/bike rooms designs.
*Taking on some research over the summer re new developments (including on/off street bike parking). Will engage HUB on guidelines this summer/fall.
*Sent this document to Brandon to share with the team: https://bikehub.ca/sites/default/files/hub_cycling_amenities_report.pdf


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*Bylaws received final adoption at Council in early March. Pilot runs until April 2024.
*The pilot allows privately-owned e-scooters for personal use on local streets, paved multi-use pathways, and in mobility lanes. E-scooter share programs will not be permitted at this time.
*More info here: https://www.cnv.org/city-services/streets-and-transportation/sustainable-transportation/travel-options/cycling/e-scooters

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'''ITC - Jonathan'''
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===First Nations - Kira===
===First Nations - Kira===
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* Generate summaries of their cycling related goals and then add assessment of how this aligns with our goals. Also how this aligns with neighbouring muni's plans.
** Develop strategy how to move forward.
* Plans
**Squamish Nation
***[https://reports.squamish.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Strategic-Plan-2022-2026_web-1.pdf Strategic Plan 2022-2026]
***[https://www.squamish.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Land-Use-Plan-2023-Rebrand.pdf Land Use Plan 2023]
**Tsleil Wauthuth Nation
***[https://twnation.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ActiveTransportation-Plan-TWN_August-2023.pdf Active Transportation Plan 2023]
**Musquem Indian Band
***[https://www.musqueam.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Musqueam-Land-Use-Plan-Approved-Dec14-website.pdf Land Use Plan 2020]
***[https://www.musqueam.bc.ca/improving-active-transportation-in-musqueam/ Improving Active Transportation]
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=== District of North Vancouver - Duncan/Stephen/Stewart/Mike ===
=== District of North Vancouver - Duncan/Stephen/Stewart/Mike ===


# '''Regular Bi-monthly Meeting with Staff last took place 06-Sep-2024'''
# '''Regular Bi-monthly Meeting with Staff last took place 05-Sep-2024'''
# '''Projects/sections'''
# '''Projects/sections'''
##MSP Upgrades Complete. Thank you letter complete. Additional Email from DW as Thank you 02-Oct-2024.
##Main Street - North side construction complete. Thank you letter complete. South side remains an issue. Longer term objective to deal with it but space is problem. Duncan submitted for repainting in South side east of Lynn Ave (in front of Bicycle Sports Pacific shop)
##Phibbs Exchange Complete. Lighting installed under MUP. South bound drainage improvements expected complete in early Oct.
##Spirit Trail East - Moving along. Less controversial sections near riverside drive and to Cates park will be worked on 2025.
##Lynn Valley Road - preparing implementation plan for Phase 2 and looking to tie-in stretch by mall. Have translink funding for transit study.
##Capilano Rd - Ridgewood to Hwy - Developing designs for protected bike lane. Trying to encourage MOTI to deliver their section too.
##E-cargo bikes FREE at libraries: Launched late August. Lots of uptake, great fun. CNV lonsda library, Lynn Valley, Capilano Library (Edgmont) and Parkgate. Use the EVO app, and have fun. Bikes available during regular business hours until 31-Oct. Will reappear in March until Sep/Oct 2025. Book one! So fun!
https://www.dnv.org/streets-transportation/e-cargo-bike-pilot-program


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===District of West Vancouver - Paul/Peter/Mike===
===District of West Vancouver - Paul/Peter/Mike===
<br/>''' Meeting with District staff on 9 October'''
*Updated list (from East to West) of 22 proposed DWV bike infrastructure projects for 2024/25 and beyond:
* Paul and Peter met in person with Director of Engineering and Transportation, Jenn Moller, Sean O'Sullivan and Andy Quan.
(https://wiki.bikehub.ca/images/3/31/2024-10-02_proposed_DWV_bike_infrastructure_projects_for_2024-25_and_beyond.pdf).
* Improvements to the intersection of 31st and Marine Drive will be completed in 2025, including bike lanes on Marine Drive through the intersection and a little further west to Radcliffe Ave.
*Paul's briefing note for his 3 October meeting with the DWV Director of Planning:
* MUP on the south side of Marine Drive from the Lions Gate Bridge to Capilano Road
(https://wiki.bikehub.ca/images/d/d9/2024-10-02_WV_AT_Strategy.pdf).
**The design has been completed but MoTI approval has not yet been granted with a concern being drainage and light poles.
*9 October scheduled meeting with DWV Engineering and Transportation staff.
** DNV is the project manager and DWV is providing some funding.
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* A Hadden Drive to Westcot Road MUP is planned for 2025 but MoTI approval is needed as part of it will occupy a traffic lane on the Taylor Way off-ramp from Hwy 1.
* Spirit Trail - some funding left over from the original project has been discovered and could be used to make improvements to that busy section through Ambleside Park east of 13th Street.
* We requested that an " EXCEPT BICYCLES" sign be added to the two "NO ENTRY" signs at the exit from the parking lot in Ambleside Park, which would allow eastbound cyclists to legally pass through that one-way traffic exit from the parking lot to ride on the road to the three hole golf course which has been signed for faster cyclists and is directly adjacent to the Spirit Trail.


===Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure - Mike/Don ===
===Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure - Mike/Don ===
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* Phibbs Exchange project is now complete
* Last portion of Interchange project to improve drainage on Mians St under the HWY 1 underpass ongoing:
** Cycling detours from Southern MUP to Northern MUP until Oct 8th
** Lighting installed under overpass for both North & South MUPs last week

* Need to discuss state of several projects with MoTI primes
* Need to discuss state of several projects with MoTI primes
** List of cycling Gaps in lower mainland region
** List of cycling Gaps in lower mainland region
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*'''Twitter''' (Rueben)
*'''Twitter''' (Rueben)
**
**Advertized GoByBike Week, including North Shore celebration stations.
**Posted about detour on south side of Main Street, across from Phibbs Exchange (under Highway).
**Posted about replaced bike lane in front of Lions Gate Hospital.

*'''Facebook'''(Heather)
*'''Facebook'''(Heather)
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**SPIRIT TRAIL Maplewood to Deep Cove
**Translinks new Ridelink app
**Main Street Improvements
**Slip lane crowd-source
**Financial Plan - CNV


*'''North Shore News'''
*'''North Shore News'''
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**[https://www.nsnews.com/in-the-community/how-to-rent-an-e-cargo-bike-in-north-vancouver-9541635 Here’s how to rent an e-cargo bike for free in North Vancouver]
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===Schools - Paul Janzen===
===Schools - Paul Janzen===
* Fall programs underway continuing till mid November.
* School programs ending November 13.
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Latest revision as of 03:08, 8 November 2024

November 7, HUB North Shore Committee regular meetings are held on the first Thursday of every month at 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Everybody is welcome.

In-person at the North Vancouver City Library (14th/Lonsdale) in the Don Preston Boardroom (2nd floor).

Or Online, using Google Meets: https://meet.google.com/myr-xmnd-iob

or by Phone: +1 587-977-8033‬ PIN: ‪290 663 905‬#



General

  • Agenda additions
  • Introductions

Public Input/Consultations

  • Public input is critical when Council and Staff make trade-offs and decisions. Please make sure your voice is heard!!


Goals & Objectives


Events

  • Need a coordinator/organizer for Events
  • DRT - Cargo Bike Race 2025, Emergency Management Drill - Volunteers to organize needed. Roland Schigas is contact. Duncan Wilcock can connect you.

https://disasterrelieftrials.com/drtvancouver/

City of North Vancouver - Heather+new recruits

  • Meeting with Staff
  • Casano-Loutet Overpass

This project has been on hold due to MOTI review. All projects involving highways must go through MOTI. City Staff have reminded them several times - their issue is staff capacity.

  • Midtown Connector - HUB top priority
    • The route proposal and presentation to council will happen on November 18 at the regular council meeting. The package describing the route and presentation will be available publicly on Nov 15th. We will read and monitor. Heather has prepared a draft generic letter endorsing the project, but this may change when we get more route information. Our goal is to support the route as best we can so that it might get built.

An interesting wrinkle in the route, which will be suggested as a vehicle-protected lane on 13th to continue the existing route is that any future Bus Rapid Transit line would likely follow the same route. Staff were interested to know our opinion regarding intersection upgrades in particular at Lonsdale and at St. Georges. If they spend a lot of $ on those intersections then the BRT comes along, that route may not be the active transportation corridor any longer. Don reminded staff that the intersections are the most important part of any route to protect because that's where crashes happen.

  • Chesterfield - HUB top priority
    • This is the City's next priority route from 13th down to the Quay. The uphill segments are coming together as development takes place. The downhill direction is trickier since there is not room for a protected lane. They may have to suggest a different route altogether for the downhill segment to ensure safety. The uphill bikelane paint is almost completely worn away. When they are repainted, we asked staff if they can move the parking out to protect the bikelane? We asked HUB central for recommendations on the downhills with lots of intersections, like Chesterfield. They did not have any recommendations beyond the BC Active Transportation Design Guidelines. We did find a German document that discusses bike path routing in hilly places. It recommends that if you can't protect the intersections, consider a different route.
  • Upper Levels Greenway
    • MOTI involvement has shifted the focus for this project from the eastern end to the Lonsdale and 25th segment, starting with the crossings at Lonsdale. Working with MOTI takes time : )
  • Kings Mill Area (Spirit Trail & Harbourside Dr)
    • Discussed the current state (no bikelanes on Harbourside), and W1st as poor detour, Brandon to look into this. Haven't heard back yet.

The detours may be in for several more years. We recommend you add wayfinding for cycle bypass of the congested Kings Mill MUP sections (along Harbourside or W1st) when this reopens.

  • West 3rd - Forbes to Marine Drive
    • We asked if during the repaving project on 3rd if there could be a protected lane installed on the north side. Staff said there is not room to accommodate.
  • 3rd St/Cotton/Lower Level Rd
    • There is room for a bike lane on the south side, except at bus stop. Would require removing a lot of trees and adding retaining walls

May be majorly impacted by BRT, wait for it to settle CNV primes are Elissa Eliot & Jen Draper


ITC - Jonathan

  • No Update in several months


First Nations - Kira


District of North Vancouver - Duncan/Stephen/Stewart/Mike

  1. Regular Bi-monthly Meeting with Staff last took place 05-Sep-2024
  2. Projects/sections


District of West Vancouver - Paul/Peter/Mike


Meeting with District staff on 9 October

  • Paul and Peter met in person with Director of Engineering and Transportation, Jenn Moller, Sean O'Sullivan and Andy Quan.
  • Improvements to the intersection of 31st and Marine Drive will be completed in 2025, including bike lanes on Marine Drive through the intersection and a little further west to Radcliffe Ave.
  • MUP on the south side of Marine Drive from the Lions Gate Bridge to Capilano Road
    • The design has been completed but MoTI approval has not yet been granted with a concern being drainage and light poles.
    • DNV is the project manager and DWV is providing some funding.
  • A Hadden Drive to Westcot Road MUP is planned for 2025 but MoTI approval is needed as part of it will occupy a traffic lane on the Taylor Way off-ramp from Hwy 1.
  • Spirit Trail - some funding left over from the original project has been discovered and could be used to make improvements to that busy section through Ambleside Park east of 13th Street.
  • We requested that an " EXCEPT BICYCLES" sign be added to the two "NO ENTRY" signs at the exit from the parking lot in Ambleside Park, which would allow eastbound cyclists to legally pass through that one-way traffic exit from the parking lot to ride on the road to the three hole golf course which has been signed for faster cyclists and is directly adjacent to the Spirit Trail.

Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure - Mike/Don

  • Need to discuss state of several projects with MoTI primes
    • List of cycling Gaps in lower mainland region
    • Capilano road underpass design
    • Lynn Valley Rd underpass design
    • Delays approving Marine Drive (LGB to Cap Rd)
    • Delayed approvals for Casano Loutet overpass


Communications & Outreach - Rueben/Paul/Heather

  • let us know if there is something we should communicate about - blocked bike lanes, new infrastructure, etc.
  • Twitter (Rueben)
  • Facebook(Heather)
  • North Shore News
    • [


Schools - Paul Janzen

  • School programs ending November 13.


Social

  • Jack Lonsdale, after the meeting.
    • Any and all are welcome
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